Pubdate: Wed, 11 Jun 2003
Source: Edmonton Examiner, The (CN AB)
Copyright: The Edmonton Examiner 2003
Contact:  http://www.edmontonexaminer.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1837
Author: John McIntosh
Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v03/n837/a06.html

MARIJUANA SHOULD BE LEGALIZED

To the Editor:

Re: Federal Gov't Tables Dopey Law

Criticisms of Canada's proposed decriminalization initiative all point 
towards the need for a regulated legal regime. The drug warriors complain 
that decriminalization will increase youth use and that the proposed law 
will do little to attack organized crime. A legal-and tightly 
regulated-system of marijuana distribution would eliminate all 
profitability for organized crime and make it more difficult for young 
people to get high. When do you suppose was the last time a drug dealer 
I.D.'d one of their customers?

John McIntosh

Salt Lake City
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